You can now register online for Activities, Masonic West River Campground, and City Shelter Reservations

1. Click Create Account in the upper right hand corner of the screen to set up your online account. If you will be signing your children up for programs, be sure to add them to your account.
2. Once your account is set up and you are logged in:

Activities

• If you are logging in for the first time, please choose “SIGN IN/UP”.  (Families will need to create an account first in order to be able to register/reserve).
• Active Net will send an e-mail to validate the account.  (Please check the e0mail address that was provided, along with any junk folders, to get the verification link).
• Once logged in and e-mail verified, search for the activity or reservation of choice in the top left of the screen.
• For any questions, please call the PRCE Office Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Shelter & Campground

• Shelter reservations will open online January 3, 2022.
• Campground reservations will open online February 7, 2022.
• For any questions, please call the PRCE Office Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

*Notes Dog Waste Station

Linden Park is the only loop that is cleared of snow during the winter months. The rest of park trails remain snow covered, but can be used for snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Snow shoes are available to rent for your family, friends or groups. They can be picked up from the PRCE office Monday-Friday from 9:00 am—3:00 pm. Please call ahead for reservations: 320-587-2975.

Fee: $5/pair – * Includes 3 day rental. Adult and youth sizes available.

Snow Shoes

Available to try out with your family, friends or groups. They can be picked up from the PRCE office Monday-Friday from 9:00am—3:00pm. Please call ahead for reservations: 320-587-2975.

• Fee: $5/pair
  * Includes 3 day rental. Adult & youth sizes available.

Sliding Hill

Private Rentals are available.

Kiwanis Park Sliding Hill opening end of December.
20 5th Ave. NW

Hit Hutch’s highest hill for sledding fun!

“Rocket Hill” has a warming house, outdoor lights, and a lot of snow to play on. A special area is designed for snowboards and aggressive sledding. The hill will close when excessive wind chills or poor snow conditions exist.

Skating Rinks/Warming Houses

Private Rentals are available by calling the PRCE Office.

Northwoods & Park Elementary rinks will open at the end of December, each year or when weather permits.

Outdoor Warming Houses

Northwoods Rink – 889 Elm St. NE: Located on the north side of Hutchinson, it contains both a lighted pleasure skating area and a hockey rink. The rink may be closed due to excessive wind chills, poor/ unsafe ice and/or larger snowfalls. (only open Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Park Elementary – 33 Grove St. SW:  Centrally located in Hutchinson and adjacent to Park Elementary School. Parking is allowed on Grove St. during non bus loading times.

Kiwanis/Rocket Hill – 205th Ave. NW:

Warming House Hours:

Closed for 2021 Season.

• Monday-Friday: 3:30-8:00 PM
• Saturdays, Sundays & Non-School Days: 1:00-8:00 PM

Warming House Rules & Information

*Abusive language, horseplay, or fighting is not allowed. *All facilities are smoke & drug free. *Rules are posted at the site. Staff will enforce all rules. *Phone at Kiwanis is for emergencies and rides only. *Do not leave valuables in buildings.

The warming house will be closed on: December 24th & December 25th.
Warming houses are tentatively scheduled to close on Presidents Day – 3rd Monday in February.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the PRCE Office at 320-587-2975.

Weather related closings posted on the Gameline at 320-234-4263.

Get out into the City of Hutchinson parks and find the caches. Geocaching is a real world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share your experiences online. Take a tour of the site then a tour of the parks!

www.geocaching.com